Progress Continues on Columbus Square Residential Buildings

Above, Curbed posts a tipster’s photo of 775 Columbus, one of the buildings in the Columbus Square development.  This and other future rental buildings are still under construction while the development, located along Columbus between 97th and 100th, is in full swing.  808 Columbus, the first of the Columbus Square rentals, continues to bring in [...]

Turkey Tasting and Carving Techniques at Whole Foods

Come to the Columbus Square Whole Foods (Columbus at 97th) tomorrow for a free event to help you prepare for Thanksgiving.  Get a taste of free range turkeys (raised on Jaindl Farms in nearby Pennsylvania) while picking up a few tips on how to carve the turkey to perfection.  While you’re there, Whole Foods will [...]

Famous New Residents of 808 Columbus

808 Columbus, the newest big residential and commercial complex on Columbus between 97th and 100th, has drawn in some celebrities. Law & Order star Anthony Anderson has rented a two-bedroom while American Pie beauty Shannon Elizabeth has rented a one-bedroom apartment in the complex, according to the New York Post.  The apartments in the complex [...]

Martha Stewart at Michaels Tomorrow

The brand new Michaels arts & crafts store, with a grand opening celebration occurring today, is kicking off its Upper West Side premiere in a big way with a huge celebrity appearance tomorrow.  Martha Stewart herself will be at the store tomorrow at 5:00 pm to sign copies of two of her books.  Her newest [...]

T.J. Maxx Columbus Square Opens Next Week

The retail portion of Columbus Square (808 Columbus, between 97th and 100th) is gradually opening its doors, with Whole Foods Market and Michaels leading the way, and another grand opening is scheduled next week.  T.J. Maxx, the discounted clothing retailer with ubiquitous locations throughout the country, is opening its doors at 8:00 am next Thursday, [...]

Columbus Square Michaels Opens this Weekend

The much-buzzed about Columbus Square (808 Columbus, between 97th and 100th) retail and residential development has seen parts gradually open recently, from the apartments to the Whole Foods Market, and now arts and crafts store Michaels is ready to open!  Although the store has already had a soft open according to The Shophound, the grand [...]

Crane Partially Collapses in the UWS

A crane counterweight fell yesterday afternoon, crushing parts of scaffolding that covers a pedestrian walkway at 97th and Columbus, according to West Side Spirit.  Workers were dismantling the crane when the accident occurred, resulting in the equipment damage but no injuries.  The crane was up as part of the construction of the mixed commercial/residential project [...]

Columbus Square Brokers’ Bounty in Effect

With the real estate market in NYC still struggling to pick up after the burst of the housing bubble, many apartment buildings are coming up with creative incentives to try to fill the vacant homes.  One such incentive is now being offered at the complex of five rental buildings at Columbus Square (Columbus between 97th [...]

Whole Foods at 808 Columbus Opens Today

The new Whole Foods Market at 808 Columbus (near 97th) had its grand opening at 8:00 am today, “breaking bread” to celebrate the opening (a tradition of Whole Foods, rather than ribbon cutting… pictured at left is the Tribeca Whole Foods grand opening).  The store itself carries the usual organic and natural products, with an [...]

Recap: 808 Columbus Whole Foods Sneak Peek

The neighborhood came out last night to get a glimpse of the new Whole Foods Market at 808 Columbus (between 97th and 98th) before its official grand opening on Thursday.  The sneak peak event, which was open to the public with a $15 entry fee that went in full to the Riverside Park Fund, featured [...]